Seeing this, Su Baichen held the Eight-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python protectively in his hand.
Cradled gently in Su Baichen's palm, the Eight-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python warily surveyed its surroundings with its lively little eyes. When it finally saw Su Baichen, it fearfully squeezed its eyes shut again.
Feeling the little creature tremble faintly, Su Baichen gently stroked its cold scales with his fingertips, trying to soothe the frightened little snake.
Caidie curiously leaned closer and reached out, wanting to touch the seemingly fragile little life.
A mischievous gleam flashed in her eyes. Just as her fingertip was about to touch those seven-colored scales, Su Baichen slightly turned aside and shielded the little creature more closely.
"Don't tease it." Su Baichen's voice carried a rare note of seriousness. "If your sister wakes up someday and finds out, I won't be responsible for whatever she does."
Caidie unwillingly withdrew her hand and curled her lips. She stared at the little snake with a complicated expression—both curious about this tiny life and somewhat fearful of her sister's true self.
Su Baichen took a Fire Lotus Seed from his Storage Ring. The seed was crimson all over, its surface flowing with a faint glow. The moment it appeared in the air, it emitted a wave of pure energy.
The little creature, whose eyes had been tightly shut, suddenly twitched its nose and slightly raised its head, seemingly drawn by the rich aura of energy.
It slowly opened its eyes. When it saw the Fire Lotus Seed, desire immediately bloomed in its adorably vacant little eyes.
The little creature looked at Su Baichen, then at the Fire Lotus Seed, repeating this several times before finally failing to resist the temptation of food.
It blinked its round little eyes and put on a pitiful expression. Its tiny tail